ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
DECEMBER 17TH,2006
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.
Erich Fromm
TODAY’S ACTION
Forgive yourself as often as you forgive others.
TODAY’S QUOTE
God gave us memories that we might have roses in December.
J.M. Barrie
HAPPY SUNDAY
This is the 3rd Sunday of Advent. It is called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for "rejoice". The shift from the purple of the Season to pink or rose for the third Sunday Advent. So today along with the 2 purple candles I’ll be lighting the pink candle in my Advent wreath.
The light of the candles itself becomes an important symbol of the season. The light reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world that comes into the darkness of our lives to bring newness, life, and hope
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5
I heard from DS#2 yesterday evening. He is leaving on his trip tomorrow and will visit DS#4 and family before they come on to Ohio. That means it will probably be Thursday this coming week before they arrive home.
As always I’m off to church this morning and will be saying a little prayer for all of you and for our travelers this holiday.
Have a great day ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
Please pray for God's protection of our troops and HIS wisdom for their commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
God Bless You !
TODAY IS…COOKIE CUTTER DAY
Cookie Cutters not only make fun cookies but great decorator stamps – go here to learn about this fun craft project
http://craft.dow.com/proj/ccutter.htm
TODAY’S TRIVIA
Today is National Maple Syrup Day.
1843 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was published in London and immediately sold out. He wrote the story in just two months, beginning in October, 1843 and finishing at the end of November. It was the first of five Christmas books by Dickens. Its successors were The Chimes (1844), The Cricket on the Hearth (1845), The Battle of Life (1846), and The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain (1848).
1900 New Ellis Island Immigration station completed costing $1.5 million
1936: Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen appeared for the first time on radio with his wooden friend Charlie McCarthy on The Rudy Vallee Show and became one of radio’s hottest acts. Bergen’s daughter Candice was television’s Murphy Brown.
1965 Astrodome opens, 1st event is Judy Garland & Supremes concert
1971 "Diamonds are Forever" premieres in US
TODAY’S SMILE
WHO STARTED CHRISTMAS??
This morning I heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable. And after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time of the year. Overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.
Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids in with her and all the bags of stuff. When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot."
From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry we already crucified him."
For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year to keep the One who started this whole Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word.
If we all did it, just think of how different this whole world would be.
Author unknown
TODAY’S LINK
CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH GAME
(I cheated)
http://wandascountryhome.com/christmas/wordgame/
and visit Santa at the North Pole
TODAY’S CHRISTMAS WORD AND OR PHRASES
HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS
A bleak Christmas. One where the family is so low on money that everyone gets hard candy for Christmas instead of gifts.
The phrase is the title of a song written by Carol Hall and sung by Dolly Parton:
"Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas.I'm barely getting through tomorrow. But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down.I'll be fine and dandy."
TODAY’S REFLECTION
How are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard?
Romans 10:14
The angels' appearance to the lowly shepherds reminds us that God sent Jesus for everyone, from the "least likely" to the "most likely."
May the God of all the world, help us to share the good news of Jesus Christ with those around us this Christmas season and throughout the year
From The Upper Room
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/
TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC
Wind from the north, cold and snow.
4 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
MA
MY HOMEPAGE
I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’
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http://journals.aol.com/marainey1/GoodMorningSunshine/
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